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• Business

  Diversify or die: Johnathan Dudley explains why manufacturers are moving into defence and nuclear

  Over 70% of manufacturers surveyed are looking at defence work. Johnathan Dudley on diversifying, steel tariffs and what to check before you sign.

  14 October 20266 min read

• Disputes

  Invoice finance: Johnathan Dudley explains why it works for growing businesses and where it goes wrong

  Invoice finance now funds much of UK manufacturing. Johnathan Dudley explains how it works, why credit ratings matter and why it can bite when sales fall.

  13 October 20268 min read

• Business

  Ansons Law ranked in five practice areas in the Legal 500 UK 2027

  Ansons Law is ranked in five practice areas in the West Midlands in the Legal 500 UK 2027, with seven lawyers individually ranked.

  6 October 20264 min read

• Commercial property

  Break clauses: how to negotiate them, and avoid the pitfalls

  Negotiating a lease break? Learn the key conditions, notice traps, vacant possession risks, rent refund rules, and a step-by-step plan to protect your exit.

  15 October 20253 min read

• Commercial property

  I’ve been asked to sign a personal guarantee for our commercial lease – what do I need to know?

  Personal guarantee for a lease? Learn the risks, what to negotiate (caps, duration, release), enforceability, and safer alternatives before you sign.

  15 October 20253 min read

• Business

  When a Sole Director Is Left Holding the Baby

  Learn what happens when a sole company director resigns, the legal implications under the Companies Act, and how shareholders can resolve the situation.

  15 October 20253 min read